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Armouries opens its doors

Private Ryan Carter (left) shows Belleville resident, Mitchell Johnston, one of the displays during a visit to the Belleville Armouries on Saturday September 30, 2017 in Belleville, Ont. The building was open to the public on Saturday as part of a Canadian Army (CA) Reserve Open House, which took place at all CA Armouries and reserve units across Canada. The Open House showcased the work reservists do on behalf of Canada and featured interactive displays and activities. Under Strong, Secure, Engaged: Canada’s Defence Policy, the government of Canada has committed to increasing the size of the Reserve Force to 30,000 (an increase of 1,500) and to reduce the length of time it takes for an individual to join the Reserve Force to approximately 30 days. Tim Miller/Belleville Intelligencer/Postmedia Network

Private Ryan Carter (left) shows Belleville resident, Mitchell Johnston, one of the displays during a visit to the Belleville Armouries on Saturday. The building was open to the public as part of a Canadian Army (CA) Reserve Open House, which took place at all CA Armouries and reserve units across Canada. The Open House showcased the work reservists do on behalf of Canada and featured interactive displays and activities. Under Strong, Secure, Engaged: Canada’s Defence Policy, the government of Canada has committed to increasing the size of the Reserve Force to 30,000 (an increase of 1,500) and to reduce the length of time it takes for an individual to join the Reserve Force to approximately 30 days.